Placing Healing Art Where It’s Needed Most

Nature images can help heal the soul, which in turn helps heal the body.

White, cold, sterile walls exemplify the traditional hospital setting, where stress, pain, fear and loneliness abound. Staring at these walls is boring and depressing. The mood changes when our beautiful nature photos are placed on the walls, providing color, comfort, and hope to patients, caregivers, and loved ones.

The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals was established in the USA in 2002 by photographer Elaine Poggi, who turned her personal tragedy of the loss of her mother into a worldwide campaign to bring photos of nature to hospitals.

Offering an extensive portfolio of nature photos ranging from tropical beaches to Japanese cherry blossoms to the Tuscan hills, donated by Elaine and other photographers from all corners of the world, the nonprofit Foundation seeks funding to cover printing, framing, and shipping expenses so that the cost to hospitals is minimal or none at all.

Botanical Gardens in the Fall Enjoy this colorful fall photo by Elaine Poggi, photographer and Founder of The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals. Learn more about her mission to place photos like this one in hospitals around the world.

Welcome to our new Contributing Photographer, Jennifer Carroll! Enjoy her beautiful photo taken near Capri, Italy! Jennifer has graciously donated her photo to be displayed in hospitals around the world. Learn more about The Foundation for Photo/Art in Hospitals.

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“Your work is spectacular! The photos have added a wonderful dimension to the Breast Health Center. Patients have told us the photos give a sense of calm and hope, and remind them of a happy time in their life. Your gift was deeply appreciated by all of us who work caring for women with breast problems, and most of all, by our patients. We have all been touched by your generous donation of such a personal and beautiful gift. Your work is obviously a labor of love, and we feel privileged to be the beneficiary of such kindness.”Virginia Herrmann, M.D., Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

“Whether it be the proud mothers of newborns, malnourished children, or patients being treated for AIDS, I know that viewing these photos lift their spirits and give them a few moments away from their pain and suffering. They have been provided a good dose of “medicine” that even the best trained doctor would not be able to provide.”Debbie Berquist Jules, COO, Hopital Albert Schweitzer, Deschapelles, Haiti

"On behalf of the staff and patients of the Neuro Intensive Care unit at Rhode Island Hospital, we would like to thank you for your generous donation to our unit. This has been an exciting and positive process for all of us. Our patients and visitors comment on how beautiful the photos are and how much they brighten up the rooms. The photos make the environment more peaceful with their bright yet tranquil themes as well as bring a sense of comfort to patients and families going through life changing events."Jennifer Hammond, RN of the Neuroscience ICU, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI

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“Let me congratulate you for your beautiful images, photos and landscapes, able to relieve for a moment, the anxiety and troubles linked to a disease. ... I wish you the best success for your Gallery and your activity!"